- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowie, MD
Kenilworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenilworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001077
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenilworth Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenilworth Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenilworth Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Kenilworth Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 240051001077 · Bowie, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 13:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Kenilworth Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kenilworth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 364
Kenilworth Elementary
364 students
What this shows Kenilworth Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenilworth Elementary compares
Kenilworth Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 18.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Kenilworth Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenilworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenilworth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Bowie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Tulip Grove Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Yorktown Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
High Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Heather Hills Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenilworth Elementary
How many students attend Kenilworth Elementary?
Kenilworth Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenilworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenilworth Elementary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenilworth Elementary?
35.2% of students at Kenilworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenilworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenilworth Elementary is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenilworth Elementary?
Kenilworth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenilworth Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenilworth Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Kenilworth Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.